Three Israeli football clubs secured victories in the first legs of the second qualifying round of European cups held on July 23, gaining a significant advantage for advancing to the next stage.
In the Europa League qualifying round, Maccabi Tel Aviv faced Moldova's Sheriff away from home. The Israeli representative defeated its opponent with a score of 5:0. Maccabi was already leading 2:0 in the first half and achieved a major advantage ahead of the return leg.
In the Conference League qualifying round, Hapoel Tel Aviv played its home game in Hungary. The Israeli team defeated the Bulgarian champion Ludogorets with a score of 2:0.
Another Israeli representative, Beitar, defeated Cyprus's AEK Larnaca 1:0 away from home.
The return legs between the teams will be held on July 30. Maccabi will host Sheriff in Israel, Hapoel will face Ludogorets in Bulgaria, and Beitar will compete against AEK Larnaca on home soil.